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Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office introduced Coco, a 4-year-old golden retriever, as its newest K-9 victim advocate to provide emotional support during court proceedings.
New K-9 team to target drug crimes in Coconino County
Meet the newest member of the force! Deputy Ray Bauer and K-9 Ace are officially certified and ready to protect Coconino County.
Arizona AG seeks death warrant for inmate in 2002 gasoline attack
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a death warrant and a March 2026 execution date for Leroy McGill, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder for dousing two people with gasoline and setting them on fire in 2002.
Woman killed in I-17 multi-car crash, 2 others hurt
A 76-year-old woman was killed in a multi-car crash on I-17 southbound in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon.
Phoenix apartment shooting leaves man dead, woman hurt
A shooting on Dec. 16 near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road left a man dead and a woman injured. Police ask anyone with information to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
Phoenix Fire remembers dedicated Capt. Luke Moran
The Phoenix Fire Department announced the death of one of its captains. Capt. Luke Moran served with the department for more than 20 years, the department's Dec. 11 announcement said.
Armed suspect shot by Surprise officers
Police say a suspect armed with a knife was shot on Dec. 11 near 151st Avenue and West Cactus Road. No officers were hurt.
Car hood unlatched and hit windshield prior to deadly Loop 303 crash: DPS
DPS officials have identified the two people who died following a three-car crash along Loop 303 in Surprise on Dec. 9.
Cause of death released in Christopher Scholtes case
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the cause of death for the Arizona father who left his daughter in a hot car in 2024, resulting in her death.
Arizona man who pleaded guilty in daughter's hot car death found dead
The man who pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the 2024 Marana hot car death of his daughter, Christopher Scholtes, has been found dead, the Pima County Attorney said.








